Stress causes skin flare ups – new link is discovered

A new link between stress and inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis has been discovered by scientists and published in the American Journal of Pathology (2008, October 27).

9 December, 2008 – 12:13

It is know that skin provides the

A chat can help with psoriasis

We all need to talk, but when you have a skin condition as traumatising as psoriasis, sometimes it’s hard to open up to people you know, which is why internet support groups are proving to be a valuable tool in helping to counsel and support people with

Raspberry Jelly soothes sunburn

You might think of raspberries as being more at home on the top of your ice cream Sunday than on your skin, but in fact they could be a new weapon against the damaging effects of sunburn.

BY News Editor 17 July, 2007

New research, carried out at Ohio

Preventive treatment effective for eczema flare-ups

A new study has found that among adults with eczema, proactive and long-term treatment with topical anti-inflammatory ointment applied twice a week kept the skin condition stable and reduced flare ups.

30 May, 2008 – 12:55

Conventional treatment of

What your skin can tell you about your circulation

What your skin can tell you about your circulation Although bad circulation affects a huge percentage of people in the UK – it’s extremely hard to spot. Many of the most obvious symptoms of bad circulation (dizziness, DVT, heart problems etc) tend to

Vine extract offers natural alternative to steroids for eczema

Cardiospermym Gel is a skin gel containing a vine extract called Cardiospermum which has been shown in a UK trial to be an alternative for helping relieve dry itchy skin, including eczema and dermatitis.

What is Cardiospermum?

Cardiospermum

A natural steroid from plant extracts has been found as effective as steroids for eczema?

A natural steroid isolated from the Cardiospermum plant could be more effective than steroids.

A New plant steroid discovered in Cardiospermum extract could be more effective than traditional steroids

Defensil, a natural skincare treatment has been found

Oregon Grape Root is effective for managing psoriasis

A UK trial found that a skin care range containing a plant extract called Oregon Grape Root, is effective in helping to manage the symptoms of psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a recurrent skin condition that affects around 10% of the UK population.

Liquorice balm could help reduce the frequency and intensity of cold sore outbreaks

Liquorice balm, which contains an extract of liquorice, could help prevent cold sores, according to a new study.

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus which effects over 30 million people in the UK.

Liquorice contains high levels of Glycyrrhizic

Celafen Cream – 30-minute pain relief breakthrough for arthritis

A new ingredient in our NEW Celafen cream has been shown in published research to deliver effective pain relief to stiff, painful joints within just 30 minutes of application, which is faster than most oral painkillers.
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